Press Releases

Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, has announced the opening of a new admixture plant in Calgary, Alberta. This facility will enable the company to better serve its customers in the region by providing high-quality admixture solutions that meet their needs. Positioned in a prime location with access to nearby railways and major transportation routes, this newly established facility ensures quick and efficient product delivery throu

Bringing ultimate comfort to sleepers, Wanhua Chemical has introduced a polyurethane mattress solution tailored to fit the contours of the body, delivering a wonderful sleep experience. Revolutionizing the Experience Utilizing an open-cell polyurethane material with exceptional pressure distribution properties, the slow-rebound mattress excels in responding to external forces. The unique molecular structure of polyurethane allows for

Single wall carbon nanotubes, also known as graphene nanotubes, offer unique benefits in comparison to standard tire additives, such as silica and carbon black, leading to a growing number of projects for developing safer and more eco-friendly tires. Possible release of nanoparticles into the air was of interest for the tire industry, which is heavily focused on environmental aspects. OCSiAl, the world’s largest producer of single wall carbon nanotubes, took a lead in initiating wear si

The Swiss distributor Meraxis has partnered with the Danish recyclate manufacturer RC Plast: Meraxis will begin distributing selected RC Plast products in Europe. The distribution portfolio includes high-quality unfilled polypropylene (R-PP), such as that made from recycled fibers for technical applications. The aim of this partnership is to make it easier for plastics processors to switch to sustainable recycling material, thanks to both companies’ extensive product and application exp

Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex have created a value chain to combine bio-based polymers with natural fiber for the manufacturing of construction elements. The combination of polymers with measurable bio-based content and natural fiber in construction elements creates carbon storage which can help tackle climate change.  The cooperation sees Neste provide renewable Neste RE™, a feedstock for polymers production made 100% from bio-based materials

Braskem and the University of São Paulo (USP) have announced a partnership to develop lines of research for converting CO2 into other chemical products. CO­2 is one of the greenhouse gases and among the biggest contributors to climate change. The project's mission is to deploy the technologies resulting from these lines of research to reuse CO2 to obtain chemical products such as olefins and alcohols, thus mitigating its emissions into the environment and using it as a raw mate

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has reached an important step towards more sustainability in its plasticizer portfolio: The Polymer Additives (PLA) business unit now offers a more sustainable solution for its plasticizer Mesamoll. The phthalate-free, well-gelling and exceptionally saponification-resistant plasticizer can be applied for a wide range of polymers, such as PVC, PUR and rubber. “The switch to a more sustainable raw material base in the production of Mesamoll is

SpendEdge, a global leader in procurement market intelligence space recently engaged with a agrochemical company for overcoming procurement challenges. Company was dealing with the problem of high procurement costs due to the increase in the prices of chemical intermediaries. Not only was this impacting the COGS, but it was also resulting in production delays. Game-Changing Solutions: After understanding the extent of the client's challenges,

Neste has entered a cooperation with Suntory, ENEOS and Mitsubishi Corporation to enable the production of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) resin made with renewable Neste RE™ on a commercial scale. Neste RE is Neste’s feedstock for polymers production, made 100% from bio-based raw materials such as waste and residues, e.g. used cooking oil, to replace fossil feedstock in the value chain. Japanese beverage company Suntory will utilize the renewable PET resin to produce b

LyondellBasell  announced today that Jiangsu Fenghai High-Tech Materials Co., Ltd. (Jiangsu Fenghai) has selected the LyondellBasell Lupotech T high-pressure polyethylene technology for a new production site.  The Lupotech T process technology will be used for a 200 kiloton per year (KTA) vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) line. The new line will be located in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, P.R. of China. “This latest award once again demonstrates that our Lupot

RPP Containers, a leading manufacturer and stocking distributor of reusable bulk containers, has partnered with ALPAL to be the exclusive stocking distributor of the highly anticipated 40 x 48 x 43 Stackable Foldable IBC. This strategic partnership brings together two industry leaders to provide customers with innovative storage and transportation solutions. As the exclusive stocking distributor, RPP Containers will have the 40 x 48 x 43 Stackable Foldable IBC readily available for

Leaders across the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) value chain have partnered for a national campaign to highlight the significant sustainability advantages of the packaging material while also raising awareness of the importance of recycling. They have teamed up for an episode of Public Television’s Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid and a series of national commercials that will air on cable television. “The importance of debunking misconceptions of PET pa